A. Pauline Klingler, 90, died Dec. 23, 2017, at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. Pauline was born July 14, 1927, in Gilboa to the late Thomas and Ida (Lowden) Pollock. On Nov. 3, 1946, she married A. Roy Klingler who preceded her in death on April 20, 2000.
Pauline graduated from Blanchard Township High School near Gilboa. She was a homemaker and member of Ebenezer Mennonite Church and Gilboa United Methodist Church.
Let's flash back to the last day of school before Christmas break. Offically called Teach Like a Pirate Day at the middle school, you'll need to refer to the middle school student in your house or neighborhood for a complete explanation. Jamie Nygaard was there and offers lots of photos in the next frames.
Bluffton Public Library invites Icon viewers to an open gaming day on Thursday, Dec. 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event takes place in the lower level of the library.
The game day is for all ages, and you may use the library's devices or bring your own. Games must be rated E.
For more details call the library at 419-358-5016.
Story by Kathleen Anderson Steiner
It was more than a decade after the end of World War II, and America was booming back and becoming rich and powerful.
The wealth of the newly prosperous country had not yet reached the young veterans and their families. My hardworking, Navy veteran father was eeking out a living working at a factory in Bluffton.
Icon's guide to Christmas eve services in Bluffton
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Bluffton congregations observe Christmas eve in several traditional ways this year. Here is a list of congregations with services planned for Sunday, Dec. 24.
Bluffton Baptist Church
345 County Line Road
At 7 p.m. Christmas eve service is planned.
Bluffton Presbyterian Church
112 N. Main St.
Christmas eve service begins at 6:45 p.m. with prelude music. At 7 p.m. is a service of lessons and carols.
